Source: Susan Kelly, MEATINGPLACE, 2/2/18


The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has granted the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) request for an additional extension, until May 1, of the current stay of the mandate to submit reports on the release of low levels of ammonia from poultry and egg farms.

“We are happy the court recognizes the many challenges this reporting requirement creates and has responded positively to EPA’s reasonable request for additional time. This provides time for a broad and efficient outreach campaign that informs producers of these crucial requirements,” John Starkey, president of the U.S. Egg & Poultry Association (USPOULTRY) said in a statement. USPOULTRY and the National Pork Producers Council both had filed briefs supporting the request.
The court previously granted stays in November and August.

EPA’s current guidance document can be found here.

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